Starting our 5th‑anniversary celebration with a spotlight on Gary Carlson of Big Bang Comics.
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Host-- Fantastic Comic Fan Podcast, your guide in discovering their next digital adventure, from the Golden Age of comics to some of the latest releases tailored to their unique tastes and preferences. With over 40 years immersed in comic book lore, my enjoyment for them remains undiminished—an enthusiasm I strive to ignite in both old and new fans. Have a fantastic comic you think I should cover send me an email at fantastic_comic_fan@outlook.com
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Keith R.A. DeCandido joins me as today’s guest, a veteran prose author and pop‑culture journalist whose…
Biggers on Kirby’s FF
Over on the Comics Fantastic History podcast, I have been bringing on guests from Jack of…
G-Man Comics
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FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: More With Peter Kuper
The rest of my conversation with Peter Kuper on his bold political art, Kafka adaptations, and…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Mad Caves Amit Tishler’s Last Wardens
Amit Tishler joins me to break open Mad Cave’s Last Wardens, his richly built supernatural fantasy where…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: More Andy Mangels
Andy Mangels returns for a deep‑dive into his decades as a comics historian, writer, and editor, bringing fans…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Peter Kuper Part One
A conversation with Peter Kuper on his bold political art, Kafka adaptations, and nearly three decades…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Archie Time!
A fun dive into Archie Comics, celebrating the characters, creators, and stories fans love from some…
Mad Cave’s Edenfrost
I recently had Amit on the podcast to talk about Edenfrost. You can also read a…
Amit Tishler, Edenfrost Writer
Amit Tishler recently joined me on the podcast to talk about Edenfrost, his historical fantasy series…
Byrd’s Eye: Comics Made For Fans!
Byrd’s Eye View Comics is the kind of micro‑publisher that reminds you why indie books matter.…
Rob Jones of War of the Worlds: Thunder Child
Recently, I had Rob Jones, one of the creators of Titan Comics’ War of the Worlds:…
Titan’s War of the Worlds: Thunder Child
With so many comics, graphic novels, and trades being released each week—it can be hard to…
Big Bang Adventures 36
There are a few publishers I never get tired of talking about, and one of them…
Operation: Iron Coffin
IDW’s new Dark imprint promised a harder, moodier strain of horror, and I am quite enjoying…
Blue Moon Comics
I was recently talking with another comic fan about how I wish more “instant reviewers” (mostly…
Two Morrow Sale– Today, Not Tomorrow!
TwoMorrows is the publisher that treats comics history like it actually matters. They specialize in the…
Two Morrow’s Latest Comic Book Creator
I have been a TwoMorrows fan since—well, pretty sure– when it all began back in the…
Indie With a Different View…
Byrd’s Eye View Comics is one of those micro‑publishers that feels like it grew out of…
Celebrating the Creators from Archie
Last week, just in time for the Fourth of July, Archie Comics released another crowd‑pleaser: Archie…
Get a Bang from Big Bang!
Big Bang Comics is one of those rare outfits that remembers exactly what made superhero comics…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Titan Comic’s Thunder Child
A deep‑dive conversation with co‑writer Rob Jones exploring the creation of War of the Worlds: Thunder…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Mad Cave’s Edenfrost
Amit Tishler joins the show to dig into Mad Cave Studios’ Edenfrost, a supernatural wartime tale…
Archie Game Galaxy
If it’s Monday—it’s generally time to talk about Archie Comics. I wish I could devote a…
David Pepose on Speed Racer
Recently, I sat down with David Pepose to talk about Mad Cave Studios’ Speed Racer, whose…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: David Pepose and Speed Racer
Welcome, Davide Pepose, back to the show to dig into Mad Cave Studios’ Speed Racer— when was…
Pop Kill Review
I am always looking for comics that are different—in a fantastic way. That goes the same…
Palmiotti on Pop KIll
Recently, I sat down with Jimmy Palmiotti to talk about his Pop Kill from Mad Cave…
Archie vs. Minor Threats
I freely admit that I dropped the Archie vs. Minor Threats mini-series around the second issue.…